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=Welcome to the "Montana Classrooms" Wiki=

====I would like you to begin your collaborative efforts by placing a photo of you and a brief bio on the page. Then Proceed to the Web 2.0 Tools page to collaborate with educators across the great state of Montana.====

I have been an educator in Montana for 20 years, I have 3 children ages 29, 26 and 19. My favorite past time is to spend time with my 3 year old Grandson, Roper Keagan. I have a passion for learning and enjoy working with teachers across the state on technology integration and creating empowering learning environments for k-12 students. Tony Wagner, Will Richardson, Wes Fryer, Vicki Davis and Julie Lindsay are the primary folks who have impacted my passion for education.

My name is Daisy Carlsmith and I am Supervising Teacher at Trout Creek School in Trout Creek, MT. Teaching was not my initial career. I first graduated from college back in 1989 with a B.S. in Business Administration. I worked in medical/pharmaceutical advertising and public relations few years and then dove into other business fields as well. One thing I learned while in business, was that I had a certain affinity toward teaching. So almost ten years later, I went back and got my teaching degree. I taught in Hot Springs, MT for two years and then in Trout Creek for two years as well. I was then asked to take on an administrative role at the school. I have been Supervising Teacher at Trout Creek School for four years. By partnering with the TICTOC grant, our small, rural school has transformed the way it integrates technology in the classroom.

My name is Kelsey Knapp and I am a first year teacher at Potomac School. I graduated from the University of Montana in May of last year, and I feel lucky and honored to be working the great staff in Potomac and to be a new member of TicToc. I teach mainly 4th grade, but I also teach 6th grade and 8th grade Social Studies. I am very excited to be a part of this grant because it is enabling me to better integrate technology into my classroom. The possibilities are endless!

My name is Brenda Harrold, I have been married for 23 years and have a 6 year old son. This is my second year with TICTOC and my first Wiki. I have been an educator for 13 years and have taught in special education, 6th grade/middle school math, and I am currently teaching 2nd grade/8th grade math/& 7th grade history. I am a life long learner and very interested in technology. My goal is to be able to integrate technology into my teaching and give our 21st century students the tools they need to be successful in life.

My name is Laurie Wildey. I have a BA in Business Education with a Minor in Special Education and have worked at Victor School for 13 years. I am married and have two children. My son Matt is in the Navy and is currently deployed on the USS Nimitz. Matt and his wife Chelsie had their first child, Hayden on December 31. My daughter Kayla is a student at UM Western studying Vet Science with a minor in equine studies. I like to go camping, fishing, and spending time with my family and friends. In my spare time you will find me working on a quilt, scrapbooking, or watching a football game.....go GRIZ!





My name is Sarah Schmill and I teach 5th grade, as well as 6th and 7th grade math at Potomac School. This is my 10th year at Potomac and my 13th year teaching overall. My first 3 years were spent in one-room school houses. I've been married for 12 years to Gordon, who's a Missoula County Sheriff's Deputy, and have 2 sons: Garrett is 6 and Brady is 2 1/2. This is my 2nd year with the TIC TOC grant and I am amazed at how much I've learned and been exposed to! I've been blown away at the dedicated teachers Montana is so lucky to have, and how helpful and patient they've been with me (I'm such a technology novice!) My hobbies include reading, gardening, and picking up after my boys... :)

Georgia Cobbs is my name, teaching teachers how to use math and technology in the classroom is my game! I have been at THE U of M for 14 years. Currently on sabbatical, doing on-line research and learning from Diane! Love to teach students of all ages AND learn from students of all ages! Hobbies: travel, technology and trying to read (had to use another T!).

Dear Georgia, Right now, if I were you, I'd just put travel, travel, travel. I wish I could fit in your suitcase. Ha! Ha! Daisy



Hello My name is Kimberly King. I am the 6th grade teacher /IEFA coordinator for Victor School. I graduated from the University of Montana (undergrad) in May 2005. I recieved my Master's Degree in Technology for the Classroom in December 2008. I have enjoyed my time at Victor School. I really enjoy seeing students realize the importance of education and the powerful tool it is.

I am happly married with a three year old daughter, Ollie. i met my husband on a fire in 2000. We have been apart of each others lives ever since in one way or another. Our family is very active in the outdoors (hiking, skiing, camping, biking, and much more). My husband is a Squad Boss for the Bitterroot Hotshots. I still currently work for the Forest Service in the summer in Recreation. I spent 8 seasons as a EMT/Firefighter.



Hello, My name is Betsy Funk. I am a High School Health Enhancement teacher at Columbia Falls Montana. I am ecstatically married to an artist Blacksmith who I think Einstein's brain has inhabited with all he creates here. I have 3 beautiful children, ages 27, 24, and 16. I also hae 2 wonderful stepchildren and a "perfect" granddaughter. Needless to say, we are busy here! My passions are either outside, or in the concert hall. We spend countless hours gardening, 1 acre garden, hiking, biking skiing and just being as a family. I also play in the symphony and my son is an avid thespian in our local theater. I am crazy about my life and continue to try and grow to be better each day I have.